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320AS179-3 — THUMBSCREW

✓ Government record, cited
— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

320AS179-3: THUMBSCREW.

The THUMBSCREW is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, head_style: THUMB NO. 3, head_height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN, point_style: FLAT, point_length: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN, thread_length: 0.378 INCHES NOMINAL IN.

This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5305-00-162-5563, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
320AS179-3
NSN: 5305-00-162-5563
FSC: 5305 — Screws
CAGE: 30003 — NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND MANAGED ORIGINAL DESIGN ACTIVITY NOT MATERIAL/PARTS SUPPLIER (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
head_styleTHUMB NO. 3
head_height0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
point_styleFLAT
point_length0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_length0.378 INCHES NOMINAL IN
fastener_length0.736 INCHES NOMINAL IN
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
surface_treatmentCHROMIUM OVERALL
point_chamfer_angle30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
width_between_flats0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
nominal_thread_diameter0.250 INCHES IN
NSN5305-00-162-5563
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: 320AS179-3 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Verify thread pitch before ordering — metric (M8×1.25) ≠ imperial (5/16-18). Wrong thread = wrong part. Grade/class stamped on bolt head determines tensile strength ✓ BROKER TIP Grade/class stamped on head determines tensile strength. Grade 8 > Grade 5 > Grade 2. Always confirm head marking matches specification requirement PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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HEAD HEIGHT: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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POINT LENGTH: 0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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FASTENER LENGTH: 0.736 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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THREAD LENGTH: 0.378 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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POINT CHAMFER ANGLE: 30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
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NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER: 0.250 INCHES IN
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HEAD STYLE: THUMB NO. 3
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THREAD DIRECTION: RIGHT-HAND
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HEAD HEIGHT0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
POINT LENGTH0.085 INCHES NOMINAL IN
FASTENER LENGTH0.736 INCHES NOMINAL IN
THREAD LENGTH0.378 INCHES NOMINAL IN
POINT CHAMFER ANGLE30.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER0.250 INCHES IN
HEAD STYLETHUMB NO. 3
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
POINT STYLEFLAT
WIDTH BETWEEN FLATS0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5305 — Screws
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5305-00-000-0094 5305-00-000-1397 5305-00-000-2625 5305-00-000-3669 5305-00-000-3830 5305-00-000-3831
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 2
320AS196-3Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
320AS173-3Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — stock exhausted; no further procurementNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 320AS179-3?
320AS179-3 is a THUMBSCREW.
What parts can replace 320AS179-3?
There are 2 known substitutes for 320AS179-3: 320AS196-3, 320AS173-3. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 320AS179-3?
320AS179-3 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5305-00-162-5563. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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